interior wall finish
Zellige (Moroccan terracotta tile)
Hand-glazed terracotta tiles from Morocco with intentional irregularity in shape, color, and reflectivity. Premium specification with distinctive artisan look.
Cost tier
PREMIUM
Cost / sqft
$18–$40
Install
specialty
Durability
high
Maintenance
medium
Moisture
good
Cost notes
Each tile is unique — installer needs to blend colors during install. Wider grout joints typical.
Aesthetic
- Finish: glossy, irregular
- Color range: white, off-white, blue, green, earth tones
- Pattern: irregular hand-laid
- Visual weight: medium
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: zellige, terracotta, Moroccan, artisan, premium